Sail Program Technician 2nd/3rd Shift

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician teams with behavioral health professionals to plan and provide mental health services for individuals in crisis. The Technician facilitates both individual and group activities, makes appropriate referrals to outpatient community resources, and provides a safe, clean environment for SAIL consumers, and performs other duties as assigned by the Racine County SAIL Program. Duties May include non-standard work weeks.

Our current opening are as follows:

Second Shift 4:30pm – 12:30am
Tuesday – Saturday off days Sunday and Monday
Thursday – Monday off days Tuesday and Wednesday
Friday – Tuesday off days Wednesday and Thursday

Essential Duties

1. Ability to provide continuous care to SAIL consumers affected by severe and persistent mental illness.
2. Supports consumer participation in a treatment plan, such as goals, coping mechanisms, and safety compliance.
3. Facilitates both individual and group activities.
4. Observes consumer physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports changes as needed.
5. Gathers data from consumer/family interviews, past records, other information to gain understanding and verification of previous diagnosed disorders and treatment episodes.
6. Documents all activities to ensure compliance with County, State and Federal requirements.
7. Answers the 24-hour crisis hotline and responds to requests for information or Crisis Services.
8. Is responsible for enhancing the health, safety, and welfare, of every person supported at the SAIL Program.
9. Maintains individual dignity and exercises courtesy when assisting/working with people.
10. Is responsible for assessing suicide risk and appropriate crisis intervention.
11. Is responsible for working both independently and cooperatively with others to accomplish objectives.
12. Transport consumers per Racine County SAIL program policy/protocol.
13. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma and one year of related mental health experience or an Associate degree in Human Services or related area is required.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and proof of insurance
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use good judgment, make quick decisions, good problem-solving skills, and a deep reservoir of common sense.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English.
• Ability to supervise and communicate to developmentally disabled, mentally ill consumers, or those with alcohol or drug dependency.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately.
• Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control while working with consumers with challenging or aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to communicate responsibly with the SAIL Supervisor.
• Possesses knowledge of community resources.
• Possess awareness and basic knowledge of DSM V and DHS Chapters 34, 51, 54/55, 48, and 94.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NON-EXEMPT COUNTY EMPLOYEES
(For a complete list of benefits, refer to the Human Resources Policy Manual)

• Racine County is self-insured. The Third-Party Administrator is UnitedHealthcare. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment.
• Premium sharing: Racine County pays 85%, employee pays 15%.
  • 2020 monthly premiums $98.55/single, $284.85/family
• IN NETWORK: Individual deductible $1000, family deductible $2000 per calendar year. After the deductible is met, the plan pays 80% of allowable charges. Out-of-pocket maximum per calendar year is $2500 for individual and $5000 for family.
• OUT OF NETWORK: Individual deductible is $2000, family deductible is $4000 per calendar year. After the deductible is met, the plan pays 60% of allowable charges. Out-of-pocket maximum per calendar year is $4000 for individual and $8000 for family.
• Prescription drug, vision, and mail order maintenance drug benefits are included

• Individual yearly deductible $25, family yearly deductible $75
• Fully paid insurance premium by Racine County.
  • 2020 monthly premiums $0/single, $0/family
• No deductible for diagnostic or preventative services.
• Co?Insurance??80% of usual and customary charges of covered services paid. Maximum of $1200/year per person.
• No orthodontic coverage.

• No deductibles
• 100% coverage if provider is in network
• Premium sharing ? Employee pays difference between basic coverage and Anthem/Essential Choice.
  • 2020 monthly premiums $26/single, $64/family
• Orthodontic coverage - Employee pays 50% of the fee up to a maximum payment by the employee of $695.

• Racine County full-time employees, who are covered under the county health plan;
• Dependents of Racine County employees who are covered under the county health plan; and
• Racine County retirees and their dependents that are covered under the county health plan.

• New Year's Day
• Friday before Easter
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following Thanksgiving Day
• Day before Christmas Day
• Christmas Day
• Day before New Year's Day

• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability